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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume, Vol 71-B, Issue 3, 388-389
Copyright © 1989 by British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery

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Operation for collateral ligament ruptures of the metacarpophalangeal joints of the fingers

JM Schubiner and DP Mass

Section of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Chicago, Illinois 60637.

Ten cases of complete rupture of the collateral ligaments of the metacarpophalangeal finger joints are reported. The nature of this injury, the pre-operative morbidity and the intra-operative pathology are analysed. In all cases surgery was performed with satisfactory results. Operation is indicated for joint stability, grip and pinch strength, pain control and early functional recovery.




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